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and thicker, leaves broader and shorter, while at the base of lip, the flowers 
have a large purplish-maroon zone which is absent from D. chrysotoxum. 
As to D. ochreatum, to which it was compared by Mr. Day, D. suavissiomum 
is readily distinguished by its habit, inflorescence, breadth of petals, and the 
form of the lip which has serrulate edges and a non-apiculate tip. 
Indeed, taking all things into consideration, we think it is sufficiently distinct 
to be retained as a species. 
It should be grown like D. thyrsiflorum, D. densiflorum, etc. in a warm and 
fairly well ventilated house, and should have a good period of rest, but 
abundance of water during the growing season. The flowering period lasts about 
three months, during which time the young growths are developed, which 
means that watering having been once commenced must not be withheld. It is 
rare that Dendrobiums in this section suffer from having been kept too dry 
during the winter, but once vegetation has begun, it is essential to assist it in 
every possible way, the more so as it progresses rapidly. 
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